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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Library History Sleuth program July 10 in Sugar Land, Texas

BECOME
A HISTORY SLEUTH

AT
UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY

Whether you are doing research for a history
class, tracing your family roots, or simply love digging into the past, the
library’s historical databases provide a window into times past. Learn more
about these online historical resources when Fort Bend County Libraries’ University
Branch Library presents “Library History Sleuth” on Wednesday, July
10, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at
14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

Reference
librarian Andrew Bennett will introduce the library’s online historical
databases, and will demonstrate tips and tricks for performing an efficient
search. Learn which resources can be used to trace people, places, and events in
history in different ways.

The
program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and
reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “University
Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the
library at 281-633-5150, or by visiting the library.